Aidan Hutchinson: signs four-year, $180 million Lions extension

THE FACT. Hutchinson agreed to a four-year, $180 million extension that includes $141 million guaranteed, announced Wednesday by agent Mike McCartney and detailed by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, per NFL.com. CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported the same terms Wednesday and described the guarantee as a record for a non-quarterback.
THE VERDICT. IDP: he was already a top-tier defensive lineman and this locks the role in through 2030, so he is a set-and-forget DL1 every week. Dynasty IDP: his value goes up, not down, because the deal removes any question about a future move. Redraft offense: it means nothing to your lineup, but it does mean Detroit's pass rush stays intact, which keeps opposing quarterbacks facing the Lions a shade riskier in DFS. Betting: no line movement worth chasing.

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